A playful, fun breed, the Boston terrier is a great choice for people who want a cheerful and energetic companion.

Apearance:

Boston terriers have three weight categories: up to 7 kilograms, 7 to 9 kilograms and 9 to 11 kilograms.

Height: from 34-48 cm.

Bostons are compact, well-proportioned, handsome little dogs. They have broad chests. Their heads are square and rather flat on top; the muzzle is short, square and broad. The Boston's appealing eyes are round, large and dark. The ears generally stand small and erect, like "bat" ears.

Bostons have a short, smooth coat. The coat looking is minimal in this breed.

They are either brindle with white markings, black with white markings, or "seal" (black with a red cast) and white markings.

Personality:

Bostons tend to be good-natured, playful dogs. For people who want a cheerful companion, the Boston can be great choice.

Bostons generally get along well with other pets, even cats, especially if they are raised together. Bostons are probably more tolerant of children compared with other small dogs. They really enjoys romping with kids. Most Bostons enjoy burying a bone under the pillow or in the flowerbed, but their favorite game is fetch.

Living With:

Bostons certainly require exercise, but a few short sessions of fetch daily or walks that are moderate in length are better than long, vigorous exercise sessions. Bostons are considered intelligent and can be well trained, but they can be stubborn. In other words, they may know "sit" and "stay," but they may not always obey when you want them to. They can also move very fast, so it is best never to let them outside unless they are in a secure, fenced-in yard or they are on a leash. Although they are likely to bark if there's an unexpected knock at the door, Bostons are not great protectors. Most of them are so congenial they will welcome anyone into the house, whether friend or foe.

Because of the short face, care must be taken that the Boston does not get overheated. Bostons also chill easily and, in general, should be protected from extreme cold, too. They are definitely house dogs, not outdoor dogs. Bostons do snort and some may snore, but these are usually endearing rather than irritating qualities.

Bostons also can be picky eaters. Some have a delicate digestive system, and are prone to gas. But once you figure out what commercial foods they like and what agrees with them, feeding them is easy. Bostons have good longevity ranging from 10 to 13 years.

History:

Boston Terriers were developed in Boston in the late 1800s by crossing bulldogs and white English terriers. They are one of the few truly all-American breeds and are often referred to as the national dog of the United States. The breed was accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1893.

The dogs have long been considered amiable and affectionate house pets and are known as the "American gentleman" of dogs.

Bostons were a common breed prior to 1960 but since then, their popularity seems to have declined. Recently,  Bostons becoming more and more popular breed in Europe.